Stone Circle let's try again; you be the lead

Something previously dormant twisted up in the beta's chest at Akuti's flippant suggestion. Something about her always seemed to set him off, get him clamming up and quoting his dad. He'd been thinking she was just awkward like that until now, but it was this again. He wanted her - or maybe just anyone - and a growl was already rising up in his throat as her tailless rump blurred out of his vision and disappeared into the night.

Grayday darted after her, not trying to hide the grin on his face. It was a childish game, despite the very adult edge that closed in on him whenever he closed in on her. But, invariably, he'd catch sight of slim, dark hindquarters only to have them slip away before he could change direction. She was too quick for him.

"You're just adding more strikes to your record," he called out, pitching his voice low to keep from disturbing their fellow packmates. "If you turn yourself in now, I promise to be lenient."